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Bayezid II Mosque, Amasya

Coordinates: 40°39′00″N 35°49′37″E / 40.650°N 35.827°E / 40.650; 35.827
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Bayezid II Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
RegionCentral Anatolia
Location
LocationAmasya, Turkey
Architecture
TypeMosque
StyleIslamic, Ottoman architecture
Completed1486
Minaret(s)2

Bayezid II Mosque is a historical 15th century Mosque in Amasya, Turkey.[1] The mosque was built in 1486 by order of the Ottoman sultan Bayezid II, it is the largest Külliye of the city.

Building

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The Mosque has an inverse T plan of the Bursa type mosques, the prayer hall is covered by two domes. It has a portico covered by five domes and two minarets with one balcony. The mosque is part of a larger complex (Külliye) which consists of a Madrasa (Islamic school), fountain, Imaret (public charity kitchen) and a library.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Turkey, Verity Campbell, page 471, 2007
  2. ^ Turkey, Verity Campbell, page 471, 2007

40°39′00″N 35°49′37″E / 40.650°N 35.827°E / 40.650; 35.827